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Missouri boot camp part of national investigation
(State News ~ 10/04/07)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri boot camp where a student died is part of a federal investigation into such facilities for troubled teens, former employees said. Roberto Reyes, 15, died at the Thayer Learning Center in Kidder in November 2004. The camp about 50 miles north of Kansas City houses more than 100 troubled teens and has been the subject of several complaints of child abuse, most of which came to light after Reyes' death...
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St. Louis, Macoupin County, Ill., children part of national study
(State News ~ 10/04/07)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A team of researchers from several St. Louis-area universities and institutions will be part of what is being called the largest-ever study of child and human health, the National Institutes of Health said Thursday. The National Children's Study will follow 100,000 randomly selected children from across the country from before birth to age 21. ...
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Gov. Blunt willing to change or repeal new village law
(State News ~ 10/04/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Gov. Matt Blunt said Thursday that he is willing to work with county officials who want to change or repeal a new law making it easier for landowners to incorporate as villages. Blunt signed the provision into law earlier this year as part of a much broader bill addressing various local government issues. But he now says the issue wasn't too important to him and he didn't know who was backing it...
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McCormick to run for re-election in Scott County
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
Scott County Commissioner Ron McCormick said he's decided to run for election as the commissioner representing the county's northern district, which would make him the first Republican commissioner to win election since 1920. ...
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Jambalaya
(Column ~ 10/04/07)
Oct. 4, 2007 Dear Pat, On my last visit to Northern California I discovered my favorite club had turned into an upscale restaurant. I peeked in the Jambalaya's window but couldn't bear to go inside. Now the Jambalaya has new owners who've brought music and the life back in. Hallelujah...
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Work force development grant to be discussed at First Friday Coffee
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
Southeast Missourian Plans for using a $5 million work force development grant will be the main subject at 7 a.m. Friday for the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee. The Workforce Investment Board of Southeast Missouri will administer a federal grant to develop new approaches to enhancing the areas ability to build growth on new technology. ...
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Suspect in Scopus, Mo., killing to be arraigned today
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
Lisa Barlow is scheduled for a court appearance this morning in which she may enter a plea in the July 27 slaying of her boyfriend, Michael E. Strong. Bollinger County Sheriff's Department deputies found Strong shot to death in the living room of his Scopus, Mo., home around 11 p.m. after Barlow, who lived with Strong, placed a 911 call saying intruders had broken in...
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Couple charged after marijuana seizure
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
Police busted up a marijuana growing operation Tuesday afternoon and arrested a Burfordville couple on related charges. After Mike Alford, of the SEMO Drug Task Force, received information that John A. Trimble, 53, and his wife, Kathryn A. Trimble, 56, were growing and selling marijuana on their Burfordville property, state troopers used a helicopter to spot the marijuana plants growing in a wooded area near the residence, according to a probable-cause statement signed by Alford...
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Cape near average on sales tax
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
The city of Cape Girardeau's sales-tax rate is "about average," according to a Missouri Municipal League official. Consumers pay a 7.475 percent tax for most purchases. Groceries are exempt from a 3 percent state sales tax. "Anything in the 7 percent range is pretty typical. If you're in the low 6's, you're probably at the end of the bell curve," said Patrick Bonnot, Missouri Municipal League legislative staff associate...
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Sharing the World
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Jan Chamberlain might be what you'd call a tourist/collector. Most of the time the artistic objects she acquires on her travels are meant for her viewing pleasure alone. But between her recent departure to Mexico and now, something changed. On that trip Chamberlain visited some of the more remote areas of Northern Mexico's Sierra Madre mountain range, where she came in contact with the Tarahumara and Huichol tribes, second-class citizens of Mexico. ...
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First Friday receptions
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri The Arts Council displays work from Terry Ludwig and Nancy Wylie, while the Visual Arts Cooperative shows new work. When: 5 to 9 p.m. Community Counseling Center The CCC will host its first art show with work by the people it serves to create understanding of mental illness. When: 6 to 8:30 p.m...
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New U.S. 60 bridge initiative
(Column ~ 10/04/07)
By Michael G. Marshall A summit on regional bridge safety was conducted by the city of Sikeston on Sept. 18. More than 150 people attended as representatives from Missouri and Kentucky discussed the heavily traveled infrastructure within our region. Of particular concern was the condition of the U.S. 60 bridges connecting Missouri and Kentucky...
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'Kingdom' capitalizes on terrorism
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
While Peter Berg's "The Kingdom" does not pretend to be a foreign policy brief, its pairing of re-creation of actual recent events with Hollywood-style action is rather unsettling. After all, the idea of setting an action-thriller against terrorist activity that's way too close to real-life events is simply opportunistic. And this movie is all about the thrills...
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'Kingdom" embraces its action formula
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
The "Kingdom" is better than the intense marketing campaign claims it to be. In fact, it's so much better that I'm not sure they haven't shot themselves in the foot by implying it's some complicated, terrorist/socio-religious, political drama. No, it's just an edge-of-your-seat action flick set in Saudi Arabia...
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Music Review-Merle Haggard,
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Merle Haggard first incorporated bluegrass into his sound 40 years ago with his 1967 hit, "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde," which featured Glen Campbell on banjo. While honky tonk, Western swing and blues remain his primary touchstones, Haggard again turns to acoustic mountain music for inspiration, presenting 12 new recordings with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, upright bass and acoustic guitar for "The Bluegrass Sessions."...
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New DVD releases include `Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer Selected home-video releases: "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" The comic-book world's little dysfunctional family of mutated superheroes returns, along with their archenemy and a new menace from space. With Tim Story again directing, the sequel reteams Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans as the foursome who gained superpowers from cosmic radiation, this time joining forces with their evil mutant foe (Julian McMahon) to stop an emissary (voiced by Laurence Fishburne) of Earth's destruction. ...
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The world's most famous bloodsucker returns
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
ST. LOUIS -- Now that October is here, everybody's gearing up for Halloween. For those theater fans who want to get a little scare on early, we suggest the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis -- the Rep -- and its production of the immortal vampire story, "Dracula." This "Dracula" is the classic telling -- Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston's adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel...
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Education through art
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Do you know someone who suffers from mental illness? The chances are strong you probably do. About 6 percent of Americans deal with severe mental illness, and many more are affected to a lesser degree, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness...
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Early primaries
(Editorial ~ 10/04/07)
The 2008 presidential campaign has been pretty much going at full throttle since ... . When was the last presidential election? Right. 2004. So we've had nearly three years already of posturing and fundraising. Now the candidates -- and the voters they hope to woo -- are focusing on primary contests that start just two weeks into 2008. ...
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Speak Out 10/4/07
(Speak Out ~ 10/04/07)
Lenient judges; Interest-group politics; Ethanol pollution; Obnoxious burning; Pigs and squirrels; Thanks for 911 call; Where's the asphalt?; Think for yourself; Late bloomer
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Out of the past 10/4/07
(Out of the Past ~ 10/04/07)
Reaganomics as a cure-all or economic epidemic charted much of the course of the second of four debates yesterday afternoon between candidates for the 10th Congressional District; a crowd of more than 300 jammed into Kent Library's Little Theater to hear the debate between incumbent Republican Rep. Bill Emerson and Democratic challenger Jerry Ford...
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Weekly calendar of events
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Thursday, Oct. 4 CPR Heartsaver Adult/Child: Saint Francis Medical Center, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screenings: Cape Girardeau Senior Center, sponsored by Southeast Missouri Hospital's Generations Family Resource Center, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Healthy Bites Luncheon -- Asthmas, what, why and how: Saint Francis Medical Center's Health and Wellness Center Conference Rooms 1 and 2, 12:10 to 12:40 p.m...
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Danforth seeking more moderate Republicans for legislature
(State News ~ 10/04/07)
ST. LOUIS -- Retired U.S. senator Jack Danforth will encourage like-minded moderate Republicans to run for the Missouri Legislature. Danforth was to co-host a fundraising event Wednesday at a home in suburban St. Louis for a newly resurrected national group, The Republican Leadership Council. He's among three national co-chairs...
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Region briefs 10/4/07
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
Counseling center sets date for antique show A date has been announced for the next Community Counseling Center Foundation's semiannual Antiques and Collectibles Show. The show be Nov. 11 at the Arena Building. Presale will be from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. while the regular sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Community Counseling Center Foundation. For more information, contact Larry Essner at 334-1100, extension 219, or Elmer Schetter at 335-8733...
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Nixon criticizes tax breaks for site with illegal workers
(State News ~ 10/04/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Attorney General Jay Nixon claimed Wednesday that the state housing authority is quietly planning to give millions of dollars of extra tax breaks to a suburban St. Louis development accused of using illegal immigrants. Nixon said he wants the Missouri Housing Development Commission to publicly vote on -- and reject -- the additional tax breaks for the O'Fallon Lakes apartments...
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Cape Girardeau City Council action 10/4/07
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
n Appropriated monies for operating and capital expenditures from the Convention and Tourism Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. n Approved the record plat of Olive Garden Condominiums. n Approved the record plat of Ramsey Plantation. n Approved the record plat of Sexton Subdivision...
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Twinkie-maker, Teamsters get 30 more days to reach pact
(State News ~ 10/04/07)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday gave Interstate Bakeries Corp. and its largest union 30 more days to either work out their differences or develop plans for the company's future, including a possible sale. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jerry Venters granted a request from the Kansas City-based maker of Hostess Twinkies and Wonder bread to extend the Friday deadline for filing its reorganization plan to Nov. 7...
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Stocks retreat before latest economic reports
(National News ~ 10/04/07)
NEW YORK -- Wall Street extended its pullback Wednesday as investors, retrenching from an optimistic stance early in the week, waited to see how well corporate earnings and the job market have held up in an uneven economy. The market showed little conviction for a second day as economic readings offered few surprises and as investors looked for signs -- possibly from the September employment report due Friday -- of whether the market's rebound from its summer lows has been warranted...
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Quarter of flights arriving late
(National News ~ 10/04/07)
WASHINGTON -- With one in four domestic flights arriving late this year, the airline industry is hearing from passengers and the government that patience is wearing thin. Aviation officials are considering forcing carriers to shrink their flight schedules or to pay more to fly during peak travel periods, though the traveling public could end up with higher fares as a result...
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Richard Campbell
(Obituary ~ 10/04/07)
Richard D. "Rick" Campbell, 58, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at his home. He was born Nov. 5, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas, son of George E. and Julia L. Stout Campbell. He and Deborah L. Fortney were married June 29, 1973. Rick served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era...
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Paul Frushour
(Obituary ~ 10/04/07)
Paul Maxwell Frushour, 89, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away at 12:54 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at Baylor Southwest Hospital in Fort Worth. A service to celebrate Paul's life was held Wednesday in the Chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Bob Smith. Interment with full military honors was provided by Macon County Honor Guard and the "Flight Home" ceremony was in Graceland Cemetery...
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George Grizzard, winner of Tony Award, dies at 79
(National News ~ 10/04/07)
NEW YORK -- Broadway and screen actor George Grizzard, who won acclaim, and a Tony Award, for performing in Edward Albee's dramas, has died. He was 79. Grizzard died Tuesday at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center of complications from lung cancer, said his agent, Clifford Stevens...
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Fiercer version of duck-billed dinosaur discovered in Utah
(National News ~ 10/04/07)
SALT LAKE CITY -- The world, it seems, was its salad bar. Scientists are amazed at the chomping ability of a newly described duck-billed dinosaur. The herbivore's powerful jaw, more than 800 teeth and compact skull meant that no leaf, branch or bush would have been safe, they say...
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Kathryn Tolliver
(Obituary ~ 10/04/07)
A memorial service for Kathryn Finch Tolliver of Cape Girardeau will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Centenary United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held in the Limbaugh Parlor immediately following the service. Tolliver, 97, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center...
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Herbert Hahn
(Obituary ~ 10/04/07)
ORAN, Mo. -- Herbert Joseph Hahn, 95, of Oran died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 13, 1911, at Caney Creek, Mo., son of Joseph and Mary Barbara Gosche Hahn. He and Verneda Marietta Pobst were married May 3, 1941. She died April 9, 2000...
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James Stegle
(Obituary ~ 10/04/07)
ANNA, Ill. -- James C. Stegle, 81, of Anna died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at City Care Center. He was born March 11, 1926, in Cobden, Ill., son of Jim and Lona Kerr Stegle. He and Betty M. Murray were married Oct. 6, 1955, in Murphysboro, Ill. Survivors include his wife; two sons, James Stegle of Anna, Michael Stegle of Jonesboro, Ill.; two daughters, Kathy Stegle and Karen Sadler of Anna; a brother, Robert Stegle of Manteno, Ill.; a sister, Martha Burris of St. ...
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Daniel Schemel
(Obituary ~ 10/04/07)
Daniel Arthur Schemel, 60, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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June LaGrone
(Obituary ~ 10/04/07)
June LaGrone, 38, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Oct. 1, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Rhema Word Breakthrough International Ministries in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday with James E. Anderson and Burtis Barnett officiating...
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Cape police report 10/4/07
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/04/07)
Arrests
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Cape fire report 10/4/07
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/04/07)
n At 7:02 p.m., emergency medical service in the 2800 block of Bloomfield Road. n At 7:34 p.m., emergency medical service in the 400 block of South Pacific Street. n At 8:40 p.m., emergency medical service in the 600 block of South West End Boulevard...
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Auxiliary salutes volunteers at dinner
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
Highlights of Southeast Missouri Hospital's annual recognition dinner included the announcement of the Ilena Aslin Service Award recipient and recognitions of auxilians who have reached service milestones. The Ilena Aslin Auxiliary Service Award was established in 2004 to pay tribute to the dedicated service given to Southeast Missouri Hospital by Aslin and to perpetuate her spirit of service to others above self. ...
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Community briefs 10/4/07
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
Southeast Coalition for Peace and Justice meets The Southeast Missouri Coalition for Peace and Justice meets at 7 p.m. today at Grace Cafe. Contra dance to be held Saturday at church The Cape Friends of Traditional Music and Dance will hold a contra dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain St. in Cape Girardeau. All moves are taught and the dances walked through. Everyone is welcome...
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All-you-can-eat chili dinner will be at church
(Community News ~ 10/04/07)
All-you-can-eat chili will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Cathedral gym, 210 S. Sprigg St. Children 5 and younger eat free. Carryouts will be available. Chili, chicken noodle soup, desserts and drinks are included...
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Bush vetoes bill to expand children's health insurance program
(National News ~ 10/04/07)
WASHINGTON -- President Bush, in a sharp confrontation with Congress, on Wednesday vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have dramatically expanded children's health insurance. It was only the fourth veto of Bush's presidency, and one that some Republicans feared could carry steep risks for their party in next year's elections. The Senate approved the bill with enough votes to override the veto, but the margin in the House fell short of the required number...
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Five workers found dead after fire at hydroelectric plant in Colo.
(National News ~ 10/04/07)
GEORGETOWN, Colo. -- Five workers trapped at least 1,500 feet underground survived an initial chemical fire at a hydroelectric plant, but died before emergency workers could rescue them. Investigators were trying to determine how they died, and the county coroner's office was working Wednesday to identify the workers and remove their bodies...
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Man tries to flee police on riding lawnmower
(National News ~ 10/04/07)
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- A man accused of drunken driving tried to outrun the police, but his vehicle wasn't up to the task. Michael Ginevan of Bunker Hill was driving a riding lawnmower on Runnymeade Road about a mile from his home when a Berkeley County sheriff's deputy attempted to pull him over. Ginevan, 39, allegedly sped away and deputy J.H. Jenkins stopped his cruiser and gave chase on foot, according to magistrate court records...
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Company begins evacuating trapped miners
(International News ~ 10/04/07)
CARLETONVILLE, South Africa -- Some 3,000 gold miners were trapped a mile underground Wednesday when falling pipe damaged the elevator, but the company began evacuating workers through a smaller shaft and estimated it would take 10 hours to get them all out safely...
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Acropolis statues set for 'historic removal'
(International News ~ 10/04/07)
ATHENS, Greece -- Swaddled in white drop cloths, hundreds of sculptural masterpieces from the Acropolis are waiting to be delicately lifted by crane to a glass and concrete museum nearing completion at the foot of the ancient citadel. This month, officials plan to start whisking some 4,500 artifacts from the old, cramped Acropolis museum...
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Northeast Mo. begins to clean up following storms, tornadoes
(State News ~ 10/04/07)
PALMYRA, Mo. -- Several northeast Missouri communities were assessing damage Wednesday, a day after strong storms and several tornadoes tumbled cars and mobile homes, tore the roofs off buildings and knocked down trees and power lines. The storms caused a few injuries, but none was believed to be life-threatening...
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Myanmar troops launch nighttime roundups
(International News ~ 10/04/07)
YANGON, Myanmar -- After crushing the democracy uprising with guns, Myanmar's junta stepped up its campaign to intimidate citizens Wednesday, sending troops to drag people from their homes in the middle of the night and letting others know they were marked for retribution...
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Polish envoy wounded, three killed in Baghdad attack
(International News ~ 10/04/07)
BAGHDAD -- A daring ambush of bombs and gunfire left Poland's ambassador pinned down in a burning vehicle Wednesday before being pulled to safety and airlifted in a rescue mission by the embattled security firm Blackwater USA. At least three people were killed, including a Polish bodyguard...
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Carter faces down Sudanese security over meeting with refugees
(International News ~ 10/04/07)
KABKABIYA, Sudan -- Former president Jimmy Carter got in a shouting match Wednesday with Sudanese security services who blocked him from a town in Darfur where he was trying to meet with refugees from the ongoing conflict. The 83-year-old Carter walked into this highly volatile pro-Sudanese government town to meet refugees too frightened to attend a scheduled meeting at a nearby compound. ...
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Central's standout place-kicker's real passion is soccer
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/07)
Central senior tight end Tyler McNabb has gone since September 2005 without getting what he calls a "real haircut" and his older brother, Bret, has been growing out his hair since June 2006. During this time, the two have developed a fondness for long hair, even opting to get theirs braided by a Jamaican native on a family Caribbean cruise last March instead of climbing Dunn's River Falls as their mother, Nancy McNabb, suggested...
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New, free Miss America browser aims to keep children safe on the Internet
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Seven years ago, 13-year-old Lauren Nelson and a few friends entered an Internet chat room during a sleepover. Within a week, an online predator was e-mailing one of them lurid photos. "We were chatting with people we didn't know, which was our first mistake, and someone asked for our personal information," she said. "A week later, he sent some inappropriate pictures to one of my friends. We were all scared, and told our parents, who contacted the authorities."...
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Music playlist
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Danny Callaway, singer/guitarist of alt-rock four-piece Moodminder, gives five of his favorites. The Cribs -- "Mirror Kissers" Dead Boys -- "Ain't it Fun" Angry, snotty, sloppy and senseless. This old tune will make you feel cooler than you actually are. Its also everything rock radio should be today...
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Area sports digest 10/4/07
(Community Sports ~ 10/04/07)
Cook, Glastetter win horseshoe event Lachelle Cook and Gary Glastetter teamed to win the Southeast Missouri Horseshoe Association's tournament Sunday at the American Legion in Benton. Cori Stoverink and Joe Keller took second while Martin Williams and Todd Elfrink took third...
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Country alternative
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
John D. Hale, guitarist and lead singer of the John D. Hale Band, wants the music fans of Southeast Missouri to hear some great original music and see respected songwriters more often -- so he decided to put a show together. Going down at Flickerwood Arena -- an indoor rodeo arena in Jackson -- on Oct. 27, Hale said he got the idea for the "The Loudest Show on Dirt" while JDHB was recently on a radio tour in Texas...
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Weekend calendar
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Friday LIVE MUSIC Alan Rhody @ Cup [']N['] Cork Country Touch Band @ Jackson Elks Lodge Classic country Band @ Jackson American Legion Hall Defined Perception @ Buckner Brewing Co. Interstate 55 @ Port Cape Girardeau The Intention @ 2 North Bistro...
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Good bets
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
LIVE MUSIC Moodminder The alt-rock four piece takes over the basement. When: 9 p.m. today Where: Ragsdale's Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band Bruce and the boys do their regular gigs at Port Cape. When: 9 p.m. today, Sunday...
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Worth the drive
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Less than 1 hour Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, New Madrid, Mo. The Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site will give kids age 9 to 12 a taste of the Civil War life with its Civil War Boot Camp on Saturday. Two sessions are available, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and both are free...
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Top radio songs
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
By Matt Sanders Southeast Missourian Top Five Selling CDs at P-Mac Music Sept. 24-30 1. Down -- "III: Over the Under" 2. Gucci Mane -- "Trap-a-Thon" 3. Dethklok -- "Dethalbum" 4. Foo Fighters -- "Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace" 5. Dropkick Murphys -- "The Meanest of Times"...
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Jackson (5-0) at Central (1-4)
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/07)
Lat year's meeting: Jackson 24, Central 14. Notes: Jackson coach Carl Gross has given quarterback Marcus Harris more chances to throw the football the past two weeks. And Harris has responded, combining to complete 17 of his 20 passes, including a perfect 11-for-11 performance Saturday against Clayton. ...
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Linehan benches injured Bulger
(Professional Sports ~ 10/04/07)
ST. LOUIS -- One day after insisting he'd stick with Marc Bulger, St. Louis Rams coach Scott Linehan benched his banged-up quarterback. The winless Rams will go with backup Gus Frerotte on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, Linehan said Wednesday. Frerotte and Bulger, who has been ineffective while playing with two broken ribs, both got the news Tuesday from the coach and the news was made public before practice Wednesday...
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Kariya, Blues optimistic
(Professional Sports ~ 10/04/07)
ST. LOUIS -- Signing Paul Kariya gave the St. Louis Blues instant box-office credibility. More important, the players believe they're contenders. Never mind that the Blues missed the playoffs the last two years. Goalie Manny Legace, predicting the effect of the Kariya signing on a franchise already on the rise after Andy Murray was hired last December, proclaimed St. Louis a Stanley Cup threat on the opening day of training camp...
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Jocketty out as Cardinals GM
(Professional Sports ~ 10/04/07)
ST. LOUIS -- Walt Jocketty is out after 13 seasons as general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, one year after the team won the World Series for the first time since 1982. Team president Mark Lamping said Jocketty's departure with a year remaining on his contract was a mutual decision, and that he'd be paid. Team CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. said Jocketty and the Cardinals had "cordially and respectfully parted ways."...
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Hole-in-the-wall or little slice of heaven?
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Although the Pilot House could be described as having a slightly "rustic" appearance it has been an area favorite for 45 years and is still going strong. "On a weekend night or even sometimes during the week there is standing room only," said Mike Wands, who has been general manager of the Pilot House for eight years...
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Best-sellers
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
1. "The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World" by Alan Greenspan (The Penguin Press) (NF-H) 2. "You've Been Warned" by James Patterson, Howard Roughan (Little, Brown) (F-H) 3. "Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia" by Elizabeth Gilbert (Penguin) (NF-P)...
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N. Korea to disable nuclear facilities by year's end
(International News ~ 10/04/07)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea pledged Wednesday to detail its nuclear programs and disable all activities at its main reactor complex by the end of the year, its firmest commitment to disarm after decades seeking to develop the world's deadliest weapons...
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Tigers advance in softball district play
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/07)
Central scored two runs in the seventh inning to break a tie to win their Class 4 District 1 softball playoff game 4-2 over Poplar Bluff in Jackson on Wednesday. Amanda Nichols went the distance for the Tigers, striking out eight and scattering four hits...
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An X-ray version of a colonoscopy may be more widely available
(National News ~ 10/04/07)
NEW YORK -- Having an X-ray to look for signs of colon cancer may soon be an option for those who dread the traditional scope exam. Two of the largest studies yet of "virtual colonoscopy" show the experimental technique works just as well at spotting potentially cancerous growths as the more invasive method. It's also quicker and cheaper...
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Counterfeiters turn to lucrative guitars
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- It's a familiar tune, a sad lament actually, about a product falling victim to counterfeiters. Lately, they've been picking on guitars. Last month, a Long Island music dealer was accused of selling $90,000 worth of knockoffs of classic Gibsons, a guitar known for its deep, melodious sound and used by country, rock and blues artists from Elvis Presley to Eric Clapton...
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At the theaters
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
'Feel the Noise'; 'Heartbreak Kid'; 'The Seeker'; '3:10 to Yuma'; 'Balls of Fury'; 'Bourne Ultimatum'; 'The Brave One'; 'Feast of Love'; 'The Game Plan'; 'Good Luck Chuck'; 'Halloween'; 'In the Valley of Elah'; 'The Kingdom'; 'Mr. Woodcock'; 'Rush Hour 3'; 'Superbad'; 'Sydney White'
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Calendar
(Entertainment ~ 10/04/07)
Tuesday, Oct. 16 Cape Girardeau: Business After Hours, 5 p.m. at the Show Me Center. This month's theme is university appreciation. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Poplar Bluff: How to use Local Media Effectively Course presented by the University Extension Small Business Development Center. A three hour course presented at Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission offices...
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Jackson pounds Central 56-13
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
The Indians built a 42-0 halftime lead en route to their fifth straight win in the series.
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Soda and science: Students try to break record for simultaneous Mentos fountains
(Local News ~ 10/04/07)
Despite some misfires, Cape Girardeau may have broken the world record for the most Mentos fountains launched at one time. To commemorate Missouri's Science Day, which was Wednesday, KFVS12 science reporter Jason Lindsey attempted to break the previous record of 850 Mentos fountains launched simultaneously last month in the Netherlands...
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